February 2003

February 2003

FineScale Modeler magazine is the essential tool for modelers of all skill levels. Learn how to create models of aircraft, armor, ships, cars and more. Every issue provides clear, well-instructed articles that show how to assemble the latest model kits and how to master painting and finishing techniques.

Kit reviews, new kit and product announcements, tips from experts, and a gallery of readers' models make every issue packed with value.

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Features

Superdetailed Coyote

BY Elizabeth Dooley

François Huot won gold at AMPS 2000 with his LAV-25 reconnaissance vehicle conversion.

Used-and-abused Helldiver

BY John Adelmann

Learn the "extreme" weathering techniques that give this Revell-Monogram SB2C-4 Pacific Theater realism.

The grunge-look on an F-14A

BY Darren Roberts

Lookin' good and dirty: Weather your Tomcat into a MiG-killing alley cat.

F-14 Tomcat kit roundup

BY Darren Roberts

Our guide will help you find the right 'Cat at the hobby shop.

Winter armor camouflage

BY John Robinson

Try this easy technique for simulating winter whitewash camo with artist's pastels.

Making waves with the USS Barney

BY Rusty White

Master ship modeler Rusty White builds a show-quality Adams-class destroyer.

Funky VW bus conversion

BY Roger Yu

C'mon, grab your board and catch the retro wave as we turn Revell's Volkswagen bus into a cool custom surf van for one.

Renaissance figure painting

BY James Welch

These basic techniques will help you paint breathtaking figures.

Departments

Reader Gallery

Photos of models of all types, submitted by their builders.

F4U-1 Corsair

101st Airborne figure

IDF TCM 20 halftrack

S-100 Class German Fast Attack Craft

VW New Beetle police car

Morgan three-wheeler

P2V-7

Golden Komotion

StuG Ausf F/8

F-15B

Show Gallery

2002 IPMS/USA

Workbench Reviews

FSM's unmatched reviews of the latest kits, every one built by a modeler.

Tamiya Marder IIIM

MPM Northrop A-17

Classic Airframes Arado Ar 68E/F

Trumpeter IS-3M Stalin heavy tank

AMTech Ju 88S-1/T-1

History You Can Model

Short stories about subjects you can build.

Ted Williams, fighter pilot

Editor's Page

A letter from FSM's Editor, Mark Thompson.

News & Products

News stories and the latest products to help you enjoy your hobby.

Scale Talk

Letters from modelers around the world.

Reader Tips

Tips for enjoying your hobby, from your fellow readers.

Questions & Answers

Have a question? FSM is here to help.

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Features

Superdetailed Coyote

Used-and-abused Helldiver

The grunge-look on an F-14A

F-14 Tomcat kit roundup

Winter armor camouflage

Making waves with the USS Barney

Funky VW bus conversion

Renaissance figure painting

Departments

Reader Gallery

F4U-1 Corsair

101st Airborne figure

IDF TCM 20 halftrack

S-100 Class German Fast Attack Craft

VW New Beetle police car

Morgan three-wheeler

P2V-7

Golden Komotion

StuG Ausf F/8

F-15B

Show Gallery

2002 IPMS/USA

Workbench Reviews

Tamiya Marder IIIM

MPM Northrop A-17

Classic Airframes Arado Ar 68E/F

Trumpeter IS-3M Stalin heavy tank

AMTech Ju 88S-1/T-1

History You Can Model

Ted Williams, fighter pilot

Editor's Page

News & Products

Scale Talk

Reader Tips

Questions & Answers

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